Effect of tai chi training on muscle mass and well-being in older adults

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Prevention of sarcopenia in older subjects; Musculoskeletal Diseases

• Registration Number: ISRCTN48485253
• Lead Sponsor: ational Autonomous University of Mexico

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2021-05-05
• Last Update Posted: 3 October 2022
• Study Completion: 2023-07-31

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Ongoing
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 120

Inclusion Criteria

1. Age between 60 and 74 years old
2. Physically and mentally independient
3. Basic (o hiegher) schooling, but that they know how to read and write without any difficulty
4. Without uncontrolled chronic non-communicable diseases
5. Without a history of periodic physical exercise in the last 6 months
6. Without chronic consumption of antioxidant supplements, anti-inflammatory drugs
7. With the capacity to use, operate and charge a bracelet with a heart rate monitor and step counter
8. Have computer equipment and an internet connection that allows the use of zoom applications and google tools
9. Have time (two hours in the morning for 5 days)
10. Sign the informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

1. People with physical limitations
2. Uncontrolled chronic diseases
3. Balance problems and risk of falls
4. Cognitive impairment
5. Depression
6. Without internet access
7. Living alone
8. People who do not comply with the physical exercise program in more than 80%, or have decompensation in chronic non-communicable disease, will be eliminated from the study

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified